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Ciste Dhubh routes: 4 ways to the top
An Caorann Mor RouteHiking · 12km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 50m · from Cluanie InnModerate
This route starts from the Cluanie Inn and follows the An Caorann Mor path, it offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.
West Ridge RouteHiking · 14km · 900 m ascent · ~4h 20m · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelModerate
This route approaches Ciste Dhubh from the west, it is a longer route that offers a quieter path with beautiful scenery.
Northwest SpurHiking · 13km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 10m · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelModerate
Starting from the remote Alltbeithe Youth Hostel, this route takes the northwest spur to the summit, providing a quieter and more isolated experience.
Am Bathaich RidgeScrambling · 10km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from Cluanie InnGrade 1 Scramble
The Am Bathaich Ridge provides a more adventurous ascent with some scrambling sections, it is suitable for experienced hikers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Ciste Dhubh today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ciste Dhubh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1110m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ciste Dhubh each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days. Lying snow up to 1 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:23, sunset 16:45
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:52.
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About Ciste Dhubh
Ciste Dhubh is 1,110 m (3,640 ft) high with 25 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 34th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Stob Coire Coulavie (0.7 km), Mam Sodhail (0.9 km) and Creag Coire nan Each (1.4 km).
How high is Ciste Dhubh?
Ciste Dhubh is 1,110 metres high with 25 metres of prominence.
Where is Ciste Dhubh?
Ciste Dhubh is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Ciste Dhubh?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Ciste Dhubh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is An Caorann Mor Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ciste Dhubh today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Ciste Dhubh?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
